The groundbreaking Glaswegian education project, which creates 'digital classrooms' for some of the world's most vulnerable children, has been 'reinvigorated' by the kindness of Scots.

Last month we carried news of an appeal by Equator, an award-winning creative agency, who were looking for people to donate old and unwanted tablets which would be used to educate children living in refugee camps across Europe.

Many of the children have fled war-torn countries or faced nightmarish journeys on inflatable boats across open seas. They all have a variety of needs and challenges when they finally reach a place of shelter. Among them is education and in setting up its Digital Classroom initiative Equator found a way of taking school directly to the youngsters.

There have been bumps and set backs along the way and their first class at the Children’s Centre at the ‘La Linière’ camp on the outskirts of Dunkirk had to be moved after the camp burned down last April. The Digital Classroom is now based at Serres Open Refugee Camp in Greece, which is currently home to over 700 children.

Today in Greece, a new group of children will be sitting down to study, logging in to virtual classes and apps and continuing their education, mainly thanks to the Scots who donated 42 tablets in the Christmas charity drive.

James Jefferson, chief creative officer and co-owner of Equator, said: “Last year, our Innovation team took on the challenge of delivering education at the ‘La Linière’ camp and came up with this impactful initiative. Commitment to education and innovation are two of Equator’s core values and the Digital Classroom brings them together, helping refugee children in a meaningful way.

“We aren’t the giving up sort and knew we had to keep the Digital Classroom going, so it was transported to Greece. Now, we want to grow the initiative and its impact."

The appeal for tablets is an ongoing one and has been backed by Sandra White MSP, Refugee Children’s Centres and Scottish Action for Refugees. SNP politician Sandra publicly appealed for people to donate last year and she said: “James and his team have created this amazing concept and successfully delivered it to some of the most vulnerable people in the most desperate circumstances. The Digital Classroom opens up new possibilities for young people in refugee camps across Europe through education.

“I have no hesitation in giving my full backing to this campaign and would urge people to donate tablets new or old to ensure Digital Classrooms can be delivered.”

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that there are currently 10million displaced children around the world.

People who donate tablets to Equator's initiative are also able to send a personal message to the child who receives the tablet and can also follow the device’s 'journey.' All tablets are restored to factory settings, with Equator then installing its learning apps. When enough devices are received to create a Digital Classroom, Equator add the box, projector and charging kit, before delivering to refugee camps.